to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to make an appearance; to show up
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
job; work; duties; trade; skill
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
personal; individual; private
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
street at night; making a night journey
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
place for relaxation and refreshment
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
entry; going into; approach
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver